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Sling Media Slinglink User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    P o w e r l i n e E t h e r n e t B r i d g e User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1: Introduction...1 Chapter 2: Planning your PowerLine Network...1 Network Topology...1 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the PowerLine Bridge ...1 The Top Panel ...1 The Front Panel...2 Chapter 4: Connecting the PowerLine Ethernet Bridge...3 Connecting the Bridge...3 Connecting to a Router...4 Chapter 5: Using the PowerLine Configuration Utility...4 Utility Installation ...4 Accessing the PowerLine Configuration Utility...5...
  • Page 3 WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, knownto the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. How to Use this User Guide The user guide to the PowerLine Ethernet Bridge has been designed to make understanding networking with the PowerLine Ethernet Bridge easier than ever.

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the PowerLine Ethernet Bridge. The Bridge will allow you to network better than ever.How does the Bridge do all of this? The PowerLine Ethernet Bridge lets you turn the existing powerlines in yourhome or office into a high-speed network. Now you don’t have to drill through the walls, and climb through theattic or cellar to install network cables, just use the wires that already run through the building.

  • Page 5: The Front Panel

    RONT ANEL The Bridge’s LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Power: Blue, The Activity LED will flash when there is data transmitted over the powerline network. Ethernet: Blue, The Ethernet LED will be lit steadily when there is an active Ethernet connection.

  • Page 6: Chapter 4: Connecting The Powerline Ethernet Bridge

    Chapter 4 : Connecting the P ow erL ine E thernet B ridg e ONNECTING THE RIDGE IMPORTANT: Do NOT use a switch to connect multiple powerline devices to your PC’s Ethernet port. Each powerline device should be connected to its own Ethernet port on the PC. 1.

  • Page 7: Connecting To A Router

    ONNECTING TO A OUTER If you want to connect the Bridge to a router, then proceed to the next section, “Connecting to a Router.” If you want to share high-speed Internet access across a powerline network, then you can choose to connect the Bridge to a router.

  • Page 8: Accessing The Powerline Configuration Utility

    4. Click Finish to complete the installation. CCESSING THE OWER ONFIGURATION TILITY To access the PowerLine Configuration Utility, double-click the PowerLine Configuration Utility icon on your desktop. Device tab The Device screen lists the powerline devices connected to your PC. - 5 -...

  • Page 9: Network Tab

    State This indicates which powerline device is currently used by the Device The name of each powerline device is displayed here. MAC address The MAC address of each powerline device is shown here. Click Refresh to analyze your powerline network and refresh the Refresh list.

  • Page 10: About

    Network Password This must have between 4 and 24 characters. The Network Password is case-sensitive, so note whether you use lowercase or uppercase letters. It can include any letters of the alphabet, numbers, or punctuation marks Set Local Enter the Network Password in the Network Password field.

  • Page 11: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    A ppendix A : T roub l es hooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of this product. Read the description below to solve your problems. OMMON ROBLEMS AND OLUTIONS...

  • Page 12: Appendix B: Specifications

    A ppendix B : S pecif ications Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, HomePlug 1.0 One 10/100 Auto-Sensing RJ-45 Port Ports UTP CAT 5 or better Cabling Type Data Rate Up to 14 Mbps Ethernet, Activity, Link LEDs 56-bit Data Encryption with Key Management, Network Password to secure Security Features local powerline networking 2.68"...

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